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1.Make sure that your AirPort is turned on.

When AirPort is turned on, the following icon appears in the menu bar (Show AirPort must be selected in the menu bar).

To check this, click on the AirPort icon.

If Turn Airport On is available, select it to turn on AirPort. If the AirPort icon is not present, do the following:

a.On the Network Preferences screen, select Airport Panel.

b.Enable Allow the computer to create networks.

c.Enable Show Airport status in menu bar.

2.Click the AirPort icon.

3.Select Create Network….

4.On the Computer to Computer dialog, click in the Name box and enter a new network name.

For example you can type the name Mynetwork (or something more meaningful, such as your initials).

Note Notice that the M in Mynetwork is uppercase (capital), and the rest of the letters are lowercase (small). This is important to remember in case you need to enter the SSID at a later time on the Wireless Setup Wizard.

5.In the Channel box, use the default Automatic setting.

6.Click Show Options.

7.To enable encryption for security, select the Encryption check box.

8.In the Password box, type a password that has exactly 5 or exactly 13 alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter ABCDEF1234567.

Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the password. A HEX password must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption.

9.In the Confirm box, type the same password.

10.Write down your password, which on your HP All-in-One is called a WEP key. You will need your WEP key when run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

11.Click OK.

12.Go to the HP All-in-One and use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect your HP All- in-One to the wireless network.

Create a network profile for other operating systems

If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of programs.

If you have an operating system other than Mac OS X, HP recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of programs.

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Contents HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Basics Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents Index Copy Print photosPrint from your computer ScanHP All-in-One at a glance Label DescriptionControl panel features Label Name and Description Use the HP Photosmart software Find more information Access the onscreen HelpHP Photosmart Mac Help appears If you want to Wired network setupSee this section What you need for a wired network Connect the HP All-in-One to the networkInstall the software for a network connection To connect the HP All-in-One to the networkTo install the Windows HP All-in-One software To install the Mac HP All-in-One softwareIntegrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network setup What you need for an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 networkConnect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network To connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup WizardIf you do not see your network name in the list What you need for an ad hoc network Wireless ad hoc network setupPrepare a Windows XP computer On the Windows Control Panel, click Security Center To disable LAN connections with Windows XPTo prepare your computer To create a network profilePrepare a Mac To create a new network profileSelect Create Network… Create a network profile for other operating systemsClick Show Options Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabled Connect to a wireless ad hoc networkTo connect to a wireless ad hoc network Connect to additional computers on a network Change basic network settings from the control panel Manage your network settingsTo run the Wireless Setup Wizard To restore network defaults To view and print the network settingsRestore network defaults Turn the wireless radio on and offAutomatic Full Half To access the Embedded Web Server IP Address Subnet Mask Default GatewayAccess the Embedded Web Server Use the Embedded Web ServerTo access the Embedded Web Server setup wizard Network configuration page definitionsUse the Embedded Web Server setup wizard General network settingsWired 802.3 network settings ParameterWhen you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a Wireless 802.11 network settings Plugged in and connected to an active network Ssid Parameter Bluetooth settings Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone systemChoose the correct fax setup for your home or office USASelect your fax setup case Recommended fax setup for parallel-type phone systems Other equipment/ services sharing your fax lineRecommended fax setup for serial-type phone systems Up modem, and answering ServiceNot applicable MachineCase a Separate fax line no voice calls received Case B Set up the HP All-in-One with DSLTo set up the HP All-in-One with a separate fax line Back view of the HP All-in-OneTo set up the HP All-in-One with DSL Fax setup Case D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line To set up the HP All-in-One with a distinctive ring serviceTo set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax line Case E Shared voice/fax lineCase F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the HP All-in-One with voice mail To set up the HP All-in-One with a computer dial-up modemCase H Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Answering machineFax setup Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Example of a parallel splitter Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes Set the answer modeSet the number of rings before answering To set the answer modeChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing To set a default fax header from the control panel Test your fax setupTo test your fax setup from the control panel Set the fax headerFax setup Load an original in the automatic document feeder Load originals and load paperTo load an original in the document feeder tray Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper Load an original on the glassTo load an original on the glass Avoid paper jams To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the photo trayScan an original to a computer Make a copyScan an image To make a copy from the control panelPress OK to select Select Computer Make reprints of your photosPress Scan Menu Press ReprintsPrint Options Defaults optionScan an original to a memory card or storage device Print PreviewPrint 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos To print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photosTo edit the selected photo before printing Print from a software applicationTo print more than one copy of the selected photo To select additional photos for printingTo print from a software application Windows To print from a software application MacTo send a basic fax from the control panel Send a basic faxReplace the ink cartridges Press Fax MenuTo replace the ink cartridges Use the HP All-in-One features Align the printer Clean the HP All-in-OneTo align the printer from the control panel Clean the glass To clean the glassClean the exterior Clean the lid backingTo clean the lid backing Troubleshooting common setup issues Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer and then reinstall To uninstall from a Mac and then reinstall Hardware setup troubleshootingHP All-in-One will not turn on Display shows the wrong language To set your language and country/regionFax setup troubleshooting Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the displayFax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed Fax test failedFax Hardware Test failed What to doPhone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Fax Line Condition test failed HP All-in-One is having problems sending and receiving faxes Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting and support Try setting the Fax Speed to Medium 14400 or Slow If you hear noise, do the following HP All-in-One cannot send faxes, but can receive faxesHP All-in-One is having problems sending a manual fax HP All-in-One cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Telephone wall jack Troubleshooting and support Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine Telephone wall jack Network troubleshooting Wired network setup troubleshootingTo establish an active network connection Received a System Requirements Error No TCP/IPPrinter not Found screen appears during installation To make sure your network connection is activeTo print the network configuration Wireless setup troubleshootingYou do not see the Ssid Weak signal Error message Cannot connect to networkError message Invalid WEP Key Cause An invalid WEP key was enteredError message Invalid passphrase Network software installation troubleshootingError message More than 1 SecureEZ Setup access point found Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear doorTo clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Ink cartridge messages Calibration errorInformation on ink cartridges Cannot printInk cartridges are expired Ink cartridge problemInk cartridges are empty Ink expiration nearNon-HP ink Print head assembly is stalledOriginal HP ink depleted Printer alignment failed To clear the print head assemblyPrint head failure Replace ink cartridges soonWrong ink cartridges installed HP support by phone Additional warranty optionsSupport process Phone support period Placing a callSystem requirements Paper specificationsPrint specifications Paper tray capacitiesFax specifications Copy specificationsScan specifications Physical specificationsRegulatory notices Environmental specificationsInk cartridge warranty information Regulatory model identification numberWarranty Index Left arrow Basics Guide 113 114
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